El libro Insight - Avanzado - Unidad 7 - 7D

Aquí encontrarás el vocabulario de la Unidad 7 - 7D en el libro de curso Insight Advanced, como "flamboyance", "hold the floor", "gleaming", etc.

Revisión

Tarjetas de memoria

Ortografía

Cuestionario

Empezar a aprender

unconventional [Adjetivo]

poco convencional

Ex: She took an unconventional career path , pursuing her passion for music instead of following a traditional profession .

Ella tomó un camino profesional poco convencional, persiguiendo su pasión por la música en lugar de seguir una profesión tradicional.

swishy [Adjetivo]

susurrante

Ex:

El susurro suave de su vestido era apenas audible pero perceptible.

gleaming [Adjetivo]

reluciente

Ex:

Los parachoques de cromo relucientes del coche brillaban bajo la luz del sol.

haphazard [Adjetivo]

al azar

Ex: They tried to fix the broken fence in a haphazard way , and it collapsed again the next day .

Intentaron arreglar la valla rota de una manera desordenada, y se derrumbó de nuevo al día siguiente.

flamboyance [Sustantivo]

flamboyancia

Ex: Her flamboyance made her stand out at every event she attended .

Su extravagancia la hacía destacar en cada evento al que asistía.

asymmetry [Sustantivo]

asimetría

Ex: The asymmetry in the design made the building unique .

La asimetría en el diseño hizo que el edificio fuera único.

multifaceted [Adjetivo]

multifacético

Ex: The multifaceted discussion explored the issue from several viewpoints .

La discusión multifacética exploró el tema desde varios puntos de vista.

underachiever [Sustantivo]

de bajo rendimiento

Ex: The team ’s underachiever contributed the least to the project .

El de bajo rendimiento del equipo contribuyó menos al proyecto.

postwar [Adjetivo]

posguerra

Ex: The postwar era saw the emergence of new political ideologies and alliances .

La era de posguerra vio el surgimiento de nuevas ideologías y alianzas políticas.

democratic [Adjetivo]

democrático

Ex: Democratic governments are accountable to the people and subject to checks and balances .

Los gobiernos democráticos son responsables ante el pueblo y están sujetos a controles y equilibrios.

subway [Sustantivo]

metro

Ex:

La estación de metro está llena durante la hora punta.

backdrop [Sustantivo]

telón de fondo

Ex: The backdrop transformed seamlessly between scenes , transporting the audience to different locations within the story .

El telón de fondo se transformaba sin problemas entre escenas, transportando a la audiencia a diferentes ubicaciones dentro de la historia.

to predate [Verbo]

preceder

Ex:

El primer uso registrado del fuego antedata la historia registrada.

monorail [Sustantivo]

monorraíl

Ex: The monorail glided smoothly above the busy streets , allowing commuters to bypass the rush hour traffic below .

El monorraíl se deslizaba suavemente por encima de las calles concurridas, permitiendo a los viajeros evitar el tráfico de la hora punta debajo.

through the back door [Frase]

in a manner that is done secretly or subtly, often to achieve a desired result without drawing much attention

Ex: The politician received illegal campaign contributions through the back door , circumventing campaign finance regulations .

glass ceiling [Sustantivo]

techo de cristal

Ex: In the past , women and minorities encountered significant barriers due to the glass ceiling , hindering their professional growth and advancement .

En el pasado, las mujeres y las minorías encontraron barreras significativas debido al techo de cristal, lo que obstaculizó su crecimiento profesional y avance.

to [drive] {sb} up the wall [Frase]

to make someone extremely angry

Ex: The repetitive and monotonous tasks at his job were driving him up the wall , making him yearn for a change .

to [hit] the (roof|ceiling) [Frase]

to become extremely angry with someone or something

Ex: My parents hit the roof when they found out I had failed a class .

a window (to|into|on|onto) the world [Frase]

something, such as a book, move clip, etc., that provides one with information about a variety of people, places, events, or things that one cannot physically interact with or experience

Ex:

to [go] out the (of|) window [Frase]

(of a quality, idea, or principle) to not longer exist or be forgotten

Ex:

to [hold] the floor [Frase]

to be brave or sociable enough to deliver a lengthy public speech without allowing any interruption

Ex: As the spokesperson for the group , she held the floor and presented the case for increased workplace diversity .

to [wipe] the floor with {sb} [Frase]

dar una paliza a alguien

Ex:

to [take] the floor [Frase]

to go out onto a dance floor and start dancing

Ex: In the crowded nightclub , he was eager to take the floor and dance to his favorite tunes .

to [bring] the house down [Frase]

to perform or entertain in a way that causes the audience to react with extreme enthusiasm, such as by applauding loudly or cheering

Ex: The surprise guest appearance brought the house down and excited the crowd .

on the house [Frase]

used to refer to something, particularly a drink, offered for free by a restaurant, bar, or other establishment, usually as a gesture of hospitality or good will

[put|get|set] {one's} house in order [Frase]

to improve a situation or one's behavior for better results

Ex:

like a house on fire [Frase]

used to describe a situation or activity that is developing with great intensity, speed, and success

Ex: The business partnership took off like a house on fire , with sales skyrocketing in the first few months .

to [lay|provide] the [foundation] for {sth} [Frase]

to establish the basic principles or groundwork needed for the development of something more complex or substantial in the future

Ex:

to go around [Verbo]

ser suficiente

Ex: We have ample blankets to go around , ensuring everyone stays warm during the camping trip .

Tenemos suficientes mantas para dar la vuelta, asegurando que todos se mantengan calientes durante el viaje de campamento.

to [go] through the floor [Frase]

to experience a sudden and significant decline in one's emotional state, confidence, financial situation, etc.

Ex: As soon as the news broke about the safety concerns , trust in the product went through the floor .

in on the ground floor [Frase]

used to say that someone has been involved in something from its early stages

Ex: Being in on the ground floor of a new artistic movement allowed her to establish herself as a pioneer in the art world .

El libro Insight - Avanzado
Unidad 1 - 1A	Unidad 1 - 1C	Unidad 1 - 1D	Unidad 1 - 1E
Perspectiva del Vocabulario 1	Unidad 2 - 2A	Unidad 2 - 2C	Unidad 2 - 2D
Unidad 2 - 2E	Perspectiva del Vocabulario 2	Unidad 3 - 3A	Unidad 3 - 3C
Unidad 3 - 3D	Unidad 3 - 3E	Perspectiva de Vocabulario 3	Unidad 4 - 4A
Unidad 4 - 4C	Unidad 4 - 4D	Unidad 4 - 4E	Perspectiva del Vocabulario 4
Unidad 5 - 5A	Unidad 5 - 5C	Unidad 5 - 5D	Unidad 5 - 5E
Perspectiva del Vocabulario 5	Unidad 6 - 6A	Unidad 6 - 6C	Unidad 6 - 6D
Perspectiva del vocabulario 6	Unidad 7 - 7A	Unidad 7 - 7C	Unidad 7 - 7D
Perspectiva del Vocabulario 7	Unidad 8 - 8A	Unidad 8 - 8C	Unidad 8 - 8D
Perspectiva del Vocabulario 8	Unidad 9 - 9A	Unidad 9 - 9C	Unidad 9 - 9D
Perspectiva del vocabulario 9	Unidad 10 - 10A	Unidad 10 - 10C	Perspectiva del Vocabulario 10